The Undeclared War (2022)
Synopsis
In the post-pandemic world of 2024 during an upcoming British general election involving the UK’s first Black Conservative prime minister, a leading team of analysts at the heart of the UK’s NSA-style spy agency GCHQ attempt to ward off a cyber-attack on the country’s electoral system.
First Air Date: 2022-06-30
Last Air Date: 2026-08-05
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 12
Created By: Peter Kosminsky
Networks: Channel 4
Top Cast
- Hannah Khalique-Brown as Saara Parvan
- Simon Pegg as Danny Patrick
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Kathy Freeman
- Adrian Lester as PM Andrew Makinde
- Edward Holcroft as James Cox
- Alex Jennings as David Neal
- Hattie Morahan as Elizabeth Kahn
- Ed Stoppard as Richard Marston
- Joss Porter as Phil D
- Tom McKay as Max K
Seasons
Series 1 (2022)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
A young intern's first day at GCHQ coincides with a major cyberattack on the UK. To win her superiors' trust, she breaks ranks to analyse the malware code without permission and uncovers a greater threat missed by others.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
Saara befriends John, a veteran GCHQ staffer, and seeks help from Gabriel in decrypting a message in the virus. Danny signs off on Saara attending a cyber conference with US agent Kathy, aware that Russian intelligence will also be there.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Vadim returns to Russia where his allegiances are tested, leading him to a risky stunt.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
With Saara in a difficult position, a revelation forces her hand. Marina moves to London.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
Signs of irregularity in the UK general election result prompt political unrest, and the nation's relationship with its allies is threatened. Saara makes a devastating discovery.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
As the true extent of Russia's interference with the UK becomes clear, Saara and her former classmate join forces. Can they uncover the hidden code and prevent a war?
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